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Lessons learned from the pandemic – Volvo Car Open set to bounce back better than ever in 2021
The Volvo Car Open was cancelled in 2020 but still went ahead with an exhibition -- the Credit One Bank Invitational -- in June. Now tournament director Bob Moran and his staff are using the lessons they have learned to prepare for 2021.
“We’ve learned how to operate in this environment” – Exclusive interview with WTA chief Steve Simon
After a year in which the WTA could not operate for five months and could not stage its lucrative WTA Finals, chairman and CEO Steve Simon tells Simon Cambers why there are reasons to be positive as we head into 2021
2021 ATP/WTA calendar: All options still on the table, from best-case to worst-case scenarios
Tennis Majors surveyed tournament organisers on professional tours in 2021. Only a tiny minority say they are actively organising their events, and all of them know they are dependent on outside factors. This is the second volume in our 2021 tennis calendar series.
Exclusive: WTA chief Steve Simon says full stadiums may not return until 2022
In an interview with Tennis Majors, WTA chairman Steve Simon tells Simon Cambers that he does not expect to see full stadiums again until late 2021 or even 2022, which means prize money will be cut next year.
Focus: Australian Open difficulties set the tone for life on tour in 2021
Even as the coronavirus vaccines (hopefully) begin to be rolled out, the upcoming Australian Open embodies all the difficulties that the tours will face in the coming year. In part one of our special focus on 2021, we examine the issues facing tournaments, players, and fans.
The coaching carousel: Who’s in, who’s out?
Victoria Premier refuses to commit to Australian Open in January
Victorian government ‘confident’ about 2021 Australian Open amid travel concerns
Linz recap: WTA season ends with another title for Sabalenka
Aryna Sabalenka in 2020: Three titles, but slams still a struggle
Sabalenka completes season-ending streak with Linz title
Sabalenka beats Mertens to end season with back-to-back titles
Iga Swiatek in 2020: Sudden breakthrough on the biggest stage
Simona Halep in 2020: Trio of titles, Roland-Garros shock
Karolina Pliskova in 2020: Stylish start, struggle at the Grand Slams
Elina Svitolina in 2020: Two more titles but still missing Grand Slam glory
Bianca Andreescu in 2020: Injury, rehab and comeback
Naomi Osaka in 2020: US Open champion, off-court leader
Serena Williams in 2020: Chase for 24 goes on
